Sunday, 31 January 2016

No images today, I spent most of yesterday searching for anything like this in Merton (Pocket Parks), see the link below. I found nothing that was up to date and many dead links. I am going to have a go with the council because it sounds good.ttps://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/parks-green-spaces-and-biodiversity/pocket-parks-projectPocket Parks projectPocket parks are part of the Mayor’s London’s Great Outdoors - the programme to improve streets, squares, parks, and canal and riverside spaces across London. Pocket parks are small areas of inviting public space for all people to enjoy, providing relief from the hustle and bustle of the city. These spaces have trees and greenery; they are open to all; they have places to sit and relax and for people to come together; and they contribute to making the city friendlier, greener and more resilient. All of our £2 million pocket park funding has now been allocated to over 100 parks in 26 London boroughs.I will report back.

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Saturday, 16 January 2016

I had a very enjoyable time at the AGM of RPS London on Thursday night when Breathing London was launched. I will post details of how to get involved as soon as details are revealed in the next few weeks.The plan is to record all of London's open spaces in a similar way to last years Bleeding London recorded every street.Congratulations to the winners of RPS medals for three great pics recording natural London. My hat off to Gold Medal – Penny Dixie ARPSSilver Medal – Jennette Russell LRPSBronze Medal – Mo Greig ARPS- See more at: http://rps.org/regions-and-chapters/regions/london/blogs/2016/january/london-update#sthash.wtNhpeix.dpufWell done!I look forward to taking guidance from award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer, Robert Canis who judged the images brought along. I hope to conduct an interview with Robert - watch this space.The following images where kindly taken by Judy Hicks when it became obvious that I was in no position to get them. I am very unsafe balancing on my stick while taking photographs.

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Wednesday, 13 January 2016

The first image was taken at 01/01/2016 00.22, and it will be continually photographed at different times of the day. The second was taken this morning. I hope to show it through all the seasons.

I will also use this view point to improve my PS/Lightroom skills which are sadly lacking. Less of waiting for tomorrow to start the RPS Breathing London project, alright I am only guessing the tasks ahead of us.

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Sunday, 10 January 2016

Cannon Hill Common covers 21 hectares of open space, and is a Site of Borough Importance – Grade 1 for Nature Conservation. It boasts mature woodland, which is over 140 years old and is home to a variety of plants and animals. Cannon Hill Common is a great place for walking, recreational fishing and angling, dog walking, bird watching and simply getting away from urban life and enjoying a small piece of countryside in the city.

Saturday, 9 January 2016

Clear running River Wandle

The River Wandle is a river in south-east England. The names of the river and of Wandsworth are thought to have derived from the Old English "Wendlesworth" meaning "Wendle's Settlement". The river runs through southwest London and is about 9 miles (14 km) long. It passes through the London Boroughs of Croydon, Sutton, Merton, and Wandsworth to join the River Thames on the Tideway at Wandsworth. Much of the River is accessible using the Wandle Trail.

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Friday, 8 January 2016

2015/2016 midnight

As the chimes of midnight rang out on Radio 4 I took my first pictures to record the playing fields and park which can be seen from my bedroom window. I will be using the same spot to record the changing seasons. You can see fireworks recording the new year on the horizon.

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Thursday, 7 January 2016

This blog will record my journey recording the beauty that is nature in the borough of Merton while taking part in Breathing London which kicks off on January 14. I plan to visit as many parks and open spaces etc over the year as I can. Merton list over 60 such sites

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